“Public safety agencies should capitalize on this opportunity to receive state-of-the-art new equipment to enhance capabilities in responding to disasters,” Blunt said.
“Missouri has responded to 17 federally declared disasters over the past three years with the tireless dedication and compassion of our first responders.”

This competitive program is a direct assistance program, not a grant program, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide the equipment and technical assistance directly to the selected jurisdictions.

Under federal guidelines, eligible applicants include law enforcement agencies, fire, and other emergency responders who demonstrate that the equipment will be used to improve their ability and capacity to respond to a major critical incident or work with other first responders.

For information: www.rkb.us and 800-368-6498. The SEMA point of contact is Tom Mohr, 573-526-9245.

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